Car Show & Cruise Guide

Welcome to our August / September Issue

It is hard for me to believe we are getting close to the fall show season.

Heat and rain kept most of us away from several shows this summer. Most were rescheduled, but a few just didn’t happen. That’s a real shame as many of you just do not understand what it takes to put on a show these days. Besides for the actual show day, volunteers put in hours planning and getting ready for these events. I’m sure the next time you attend one; it would go a long way if you just mention a little gratitude to the folks in charge.

And speaking of volunteers and folks in charge, I have a little news for you about this publication and the foundation that has taken it over from me. For 11 years I held the position of Executive Director and Doug Wood has always been our President and face of the Custom & Classic Car Educational Foundation. Last month we made some changes at the top that should help our future growth and inspire some new ideas. Doug is our new Executive Director and I am now the Vice President of Media.

The big news is we are welcoming one of our members, Lisa Karrenbauer, who is now President of the Foundation.

Many locals know her from her ‘Pink Panther’ van. Recently retired, she is poised to run a tight ship and keep me and Doug in line! Let’s all welcome Madam President Lisa into the leadership role in saving this Hobby for the next generation. Learn more about her on page 12.

Happy Cruising,
Dave

Get ready for one of the hottest car shows on the East Coast, the 29th Annual Endless Summer Cruisin Car Show as it returns to the beachside resort town of Ocean City Maryland October 8-9-1011. This four-day automotive event continues to be one of the eastern regions best fall car shows with hot rods, cool classics, customs and more. The epicenter of the event will be the Inlet Parking lot with activities at the OC Convention Center on 40th Street as well as businesses around town.

Scheduled to appear at Endless 2026 is automotive enthusiast Chris Jacobs best known for his role on the hit show Overhaulin’. Also joining the fun, will be Rick Dale and Ron Dale from American Restoration. Chris, Rick and Ron will be at the event Friday and Saturday meeting and greeting fans! Additional entertainment includes a pedal car show, a neon light car show, deejays, live music, a beard contest and more.

Taking the stage during Endless Summer Cruisin, Should’ve Been A Cowboy, a Toby Keith Tribute featuring Charlie Floyd. From boot-stomping honky tonk hits to powerful patriotic anthems, this high-energy concert delivers the soundtrack of a generation. Experience live performances of the hits you know and love. Show time is October 8th, 7pm, at the Ocean City Performing Arts Center. For tickets, visit www.oceancityconcerts.com.

Some of the top National names in the country will be on display at Manufacturer’s Midway located at the Inlet including Advance Auto Parts, AMSOIL, Carroll Shelby Racing, National Parts Depot, Photo Magic OC and many more. Also inside the OC Convention Center there will be a vendor showroom with automotive vendors, jewelry, arts and crafts and a swap meet.

Another Endless Summer Cruisin Car Show highlight are the special Boardwalk Cruises that will take place Thursday, Friday and Saturday mornings. Cruises begin at 8 am leaving 27th street and cruisin south along the boardwalk to the Inlet. Being held in conjunction with Endless Summer Cruisin is the Hot Rod & Custom Car Show taking place indoors at the Ocean City Convention Center October 8-9-10. See some of the hottest show cars on display competing for cash and trophy awards.

Spectator tickets for Endless Summer Cruisin are $15/day Thursday, Friday & Saturday and $10/day Sunday. Four-day event passes are also available for $40 at the event. For more information on Endless Summer Cruisin or to register to be a participant, visit www.EndlessSummerCruisin.com or call 410-798-6304.

Hi all-

I just wanted to update you on my involvement in the car community. My position with the Custom & Classic Car Educational Foundation has changed. Recently, Lisa Karrenbauer has accepted the role of President. Doug has taken my place as Executive Director. I am now the Vice President of Media Relations.

Our shuffle should ensure we meet our goals for the future of the hobby. So my friends at the Maryland Collectible Auto Association (MCAA) must have decided I have some free time on my hands and reached out to see if I would accept a position on their board of Directors. I am honored to do that and my commitment to this hobby remains strong. Their organization is the one that fought on our behalf this past year to reverse some of Annapolis’s new laws that affected classic car registrations and the cost associated with that. To remind you, instead of historic plates being allowed only on 1999 and older vehicles, now it is a rolling 25 years, which is the standard across the nation. Find out more: www.marylandcollectibleautoassociation.com

Here are two initiatives that MCAA is working on now for you:

1) Add a rider/requirement to this law to impede “abuse”. Maryland’s significantly higher registration rates have “driven” many residents to take advantage of lower Class L fees for a vehicle not generally considered “historic” or “collectible” and one they use for daily driving. This impacts the hobby and State revenue. MCAA proposes a rider on this legislation that precludes registering a vehicle as a Class L unless there is already one other vehicle registered by the owner with a standard registration as a daily driver.

Add an amendment to the above rider, waiving the one other standard registered vehicle if the owner is 70+ years old (similar to current waiver for emissions tests).

2) Legislation that prohibits MVA from using “market value pricing” on excise tax evaluation for vehicles to be registered as Historic, Street or Hot Rod. Legislation passed at the request of the Governor and MDOT in the 2026 session removed the ability to use a notarized bill-of-sale to determine vehicle value and resulting excise tax. MCAA contends the State has no ability to determine “market value” of collectible vehicles due to a range of issues that include sparse market data, vehicle condition evaluations, trades, part originality and other factors. In effect, this proposed legislation will reinstate the option of a notarized bill-of-sale use for vehicles with a specialty tag.

– Dave

Old Media for Old Guys! Cruise Guide Beats Facebook!

While we agree that Facebook posts help with your promotion and you need various media outlets to get a complete saturation, Face- book alone is not going to get you the results you are trying to get. We see several posts in our 2 groups (over 25,000 members) of events that the poster is either too lazy or just too forgetful to email into the magazine. Never could understand this, folks. Most FB posts only reach ten to twenty percent of the viewers. And in popular groups like ours, after a day or so many more are posted and yours just gets forgotten. Then it creeps further down the page.

The Car Show & Cruise Guide is considered the area’s best source for events, shows, news and services all in one place. With our 15,000 readers of the magazine, and 100,000 visitors to our site, and to those 25,000 FB fans, we are your best bet to reach your target audience. And unlike many other online or Facebook opportunities you might find, we are your most cost effective media outlet in our market area.

Our business ads in the magazine are very reason- able and can also appear on the website. Non-profit rates apply to advertise your show or club events. AND anyone in our market area is welcome to send your FREE show listings to us (if it’s in our market area, it runs). We don’t pick and choose who gets that free space. Doesn’t matter if you have a show on the same date as one of our events… it still runs. BUT you must send in the listing or copy of your flyer to Dave@ carcruiseguide.com to be included.

Let us help make your business or event more successful in 2026- Send your events or contact us today to be included on our site or in an upcoming issue.

Advertising: Dave 410-937-6866 | [email protected]

Etiquette at Car Events

This article might be better titled “How to Act in Public”, but I digress and as my wife says, just because I think something is right or wrong, doesn’t make it so. So, take this article as one man’s rant on a subject that should not have to be said.

It truly amazes me as I watch some people at Concours, Museums, Car Shows, Auctions and other car related events and displays. The lack of respect by a few makes it frustrating for the rest. The most obvious is the touching of someone else’s automobile. Don’t do it or even pretend to do it. It is not your property and certainly not your right to touch it. Do not open the doors, hood or trunk unless the owner asks you to (which is unlikely). Definitely don’t lean on the car while taking your picture with it, and running boards are not for you or your children to stand on for a photo op. I hear people say to an owner, its ok I have one just like it. No, it’s not ok and that does not matter. I am still amazed that most events pass out lanyards to attendees that are on long cords that when an attendee leans down to check out a car, guess what? The lanyard rubs against the car. It’s not by Randy Lammey the attendee’s fault, but something to be aware of when looking at someone else’s vehicle. Are there stanchions and ropes around the vehicle? I can’t tell you how many times someone will step over the rope and say, “I just wanted to get a closer look”. I always think there must have been a sign somewhere that said, these ropes or stanchions are in place only for those who do not want a closer look. If your children are attending with you (which we highly encourage), please keep an eye on them. Let’s get them started in the hobby on the right foot. That means no running around the vehicles. There could be oil or other fluid spills that create a slip and fall hazard. Also, teach them the no touching or standing on the car rules…lead by example with them.

Lastly, just because you know a lot about cars or you see flaws in the car you are looking at, don’t be the person who has to loudly point out said flaws or even incorrect items on the car. It’s not your place and it doesn’t make you look like the smartest guy at the event.

Sorry for the rant, just thought it was something that needed to be addressed. Please respect other people possessions and we can all enjoy the beauty of these classics for many years to come.

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